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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Liver Secondary Cancer

ICD-10 Coding for Liver Secondary Cancer

C78.7

Complete ICD-10-CM coding and documentation guide for icd-10 coding for liver secondary cancer includes clinical validation requirements, medical necessity guidelines, and coding policies.

Also Known as:
Metastatic Liver Cancer
Secondary Liver Neoplasm
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Liver Secondary Cancer

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Liver Secondary Cancer

Use ICD-10 code C78.7 for secondary malignant neoplasm of liver and intrahepatic bile duct, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Secondary malignant neoplasm of liver and intrahepatic bile duct

Billable Code
C78.7
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Confirmed metastatic lesions in the liver via imaging or biopsy.
coding:
  • • Primary cancer site must be identified and coded if known.
documentation:
  • • Documentation must clearly state 'metastatic to liver' with primary site.

Applicable To

  • • Metastatic liver cancer

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies the primary site of cancer and confirms metastatic nature.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

K76.81

Portal hypertension

Use when portal hypertension is present due to liver metastasis.

R16.2

Hepatomegaly

Use when hepatomegaly is documented in the presence of liver metastasis.

Frequently Asked Questions

How is liver secondary cancer coded in ICD-10?

Liver secondary cancer is coded as C78.7 in ICD-10, indicating a secondary malignant neoplasm of the liver. The primary site should also be coded if known.

What is the ICD-10 code for metastatic liver cancer?

The ICD-10 code for metastatic liver cancer is C78.7, used when the liver cancer is secondary to another primary cancer.

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